THE LAST TIME
Home win
Road win
Home loss
Road loss
Tie game
Shutout for
Shutout vs.

17

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

INSIDE GOAL AREA
INSIDE PENALTY AREA
OUTSIDE PENALTY AREA

2
4
2

25
Ching

1

DISTANCE

2
7
3

12
Bruin

Hall

HOW SCORED

4
2
1
0
0
1
0
0

29
Maicon Santos

10

4

DYNAMO

GOALS SCORED
MINUTES PER GOAL

13
Pontius

19
Dixon

WHERE THE GOALS COME FROM

9
2
1
0
0
0
0
0

DeLeon

De Rosario

UNITED

4
1
3
0

21
Woolard

23

Cruz

UPCOMING MATCHES
DYNAMO
UNITED
Wed. May 9 at New York
Wed. May 2 at San Jose
Sat. May 12 D.C. United
Sat. May 5 at Toronto FC
Tue. May 15 Portland
Sat. May 12 at Houston
Sat. May 19 at New England
Wed. May 16 Colorado

D.C. UNITED vs HOUSTON DYNAMO
RFK MEMORIAL STADIUM, Washington, D.C.
April 28, 2012 (WEEK 8, MLS Game #68)
7:30 p.m. ET (CSN-MA; KPRC-2)
Riding their longest unbeaten streak in three years, D.C. United return to RFK Stadium on Saturday evening to take on
the Houston Dynamo. United are coming off an impressive 4-1 victory against the New York Red Bulls last Sunday,
extending their undefeated run to six games. The Dynamo are on the sixth game of their season-opening road swing,
playing to a 2-2 draw last weekend at the Columbus Crew.
REFEREE: Juan Guzman. SAR (bench): Adam Wienckowski; JAR (opposite): Craig Lowry; 4th: Edvin Jurisevic
MLS Career: 10 games; FC/gm: 26.6; Y/gm: 3.6; R: 6; pens: 2
INJURY REPORT: D.C. UNITED – OUT: DF Ethan White (R knee surgery); MF Lance Rozeboom (L knee ACL tear);
QUESTIONABLE: MF Kurt Morsink (L foot neurectomy); FW Josh Wolff (L hamstring strain); DF Dejan Jakovic (L ankle
sprain) … HOUSTON DYNAMO -- OUT: FW Brian Ownby (L elbow dislocation); FW Colin Rolfe (R hamstring strain);
DOUBTFUL: MF Brad Davis (L calf strain); DF Corey Ashe (L hamstring strain); DF Warren Creavalle (L ankle sprain)
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none
SUSPENDED: HOU: Colin Clark (through April 28)
WARNINGS:
SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: DC: Maicon Santos
HEAD-TO-HEAD
ALL-TIME (12 meetings): United 3 wins, 12 goals … Dynamo 7 wins, 20 goals … Ties 2
AT RFK (6 meetings): United 3 wins, 8 goals … Dynamo 2 wins, 8 goals … Ties 1
RETURN MATCHES: 5/12: Houston Dynamo vs. D.C. United, 3:30 p.m. CT (NBC SN); 7/15: Houston Dynamo vs. D.C.
United, 8 p.m. CT (Galavision)
LAST YEAR (MLS):
4/29: HOU 4, DC 1 (Bruin 4, 41, 57; Weaver 62 – Burch 39)
6/25: DC 2, HOU 2 (Pontius 31; Davies 73 – Davis 41; Ching 89)
 The Dynamo haven’t lost to D.C. United since a 1-0 defeat April 4, 2009 at RFK Stadium. The Dynamo won the
next four meetings, including a 4-1 win last year at Robertson Stadium, before the clubs played to a 2-2 draw
last June 25 in Washington.
 The Dynamo have taken points on their last two trips to RFK Stadium. They have also won in a SuperLiga
game (2008), as well as MLS Cup 2007.
 Coaches record: Ben Olsen v HOU: P3 W0 L2 D1 … Dominic Kinnear vs. DC: P17 W8 L5 D4
D.C. UNITED
D.C. United extended their unbeaten streak to six games, strolling to a 4-1 win against the New York Red Bulls on
Sunday evening at RFK Stadium. United are in second place in the Eastern Conference with 12 points from 8 games.
LAST MATCH
 United opened the scoring in the eighth minute. After stripping the ball from Thierry Henry in midfield, Chris
Pontius made his way toward goal, and with a clear sight from outside the box, unleashed a powerful 25-yard
shot that dipped and beat goalkeeper Ryan Meara.
 United then put the game away with two goals in four minutes. In the 32nd minute, Maicon Santos worked his
way down the left flank before sending in a cross that hit Meara and deflected off a defender before falling right
in front of goal, where Pontius slammed it into the goal.
 It was 3-0 when Dwayne De Rosario picked off another New York turnover and quickly fed Nick DeLeon in the
box. The rookie fired a one-time shot that ricocheted off defender Markus Holgersson, leaving ‘keeper Meara
no chance.
 In the 69th minute, Pontius completed his hat trick. A long ball pumped forward from goalkeeper Joe Willis fell
for Pontius, who slalomed through the center of the New York defense, skipped past Victor Palsson’s last-ditch
slide tackle, and slotted the shot under Meara.
 Henry finally got the Red Bulls on the board in the 72nd minute through an inch-perfect freekick.

MLS GAME INFORMATION



United head coach Ben Olsen made four changes to the team that came back for a 1-1 draw with the Montréal
Impact at RFK Stadium. Emiliano Dudar came into the back four for Chris Korb, and Danny Cruz and Maicon
Santos came into the side for Andy Najar and Branko Boskovic.
 D.C. UNITED (4-3-1-2): Joe Willis - Robbie Russell, Brandon McDonald, Emiliano Dudar, Daniel Woolard Danny Cruz, Perry Kitchen, Nick DeLeon - Dwayne De Rosario (Stephen King 66) - Maicon Santos (Hamdi
Salihi 75), Chris Pontius (Lewis Neal 87).
TEAM NEWS
 D.C. United extended their unbeaten streak to six games in the 4-1 win against New York, their longest
undefeated run in three seasons. United had a seven-game streak from April 17-May 23, 2009.
 “We have to take the win with a grain of salt, but I feel like we took advantage of that, and that’s what you have
to do,” Olsen said. “Throughout the season, you’re going to have games like this where you are playing a team
that’s a little down, and you got to step on them and take advantage of them.”
 Chris Pontius scored the first hat trick of his professional career against New York. He had scored two goals in
a game twice previously.
 “I thought he had a good night,” Olsen said. “He still doesn’t know how to play forward though. And that’s a
scary thing. He’s still new at the position, and some of his movements can get a lot better. But three goals
aren’t too bad.”
 Pontius had started the first two games of the season in a wide midfield role, then after coming off the
substitutes’ bench in four consecutive matches, has started as a forward in each of the last two.
 “I have always said that I just want to be on the field,” Pontius said. “The game is different. Different defenses
offer different opportunities for you to get in behind. Sometimes it’s underneath, this game I had success just
moving off the ball and creating space for myself and Maicon [Santos] and DeRo [Dwayne De Rosario] to run
into. We were able to find each other today.”
 While Maicon Santos was officially kept off the scoresheet, after scoring four goals and adding an assist over
the last four games, his work helped create United’s second goal.
 “He’s a big boy. He is a handful, as we all have seen so far. He put in another good day. I keep preaching to
him, consistency and being a handful and being strong and keeping the ball for us,” said Olsen. “He always has
times where he’s facing the goal on his left, and his left peg is a nice weapon. A little bit of an individual, just
gutsy play on his part to create that goal.”
 Nick DeLeon scored his third goal, the leader among rookies in MLS this season. “Last game, we had a slow
start and that’s what we preached really hard for this game,” DeLeon said. We can’t afford to have that start, so
we came out banging and were fortunate enough to get three goals in the first half. And from then on, it was
just about trying to hold that lead and maybe sneak in a couple more.”
 After starting up top against Montréal, Dwayne De Rosario shifted back into a midfield role. “Dwayne being in
the midfield, he’s doing a lot for us, and we’re going to continue to score goals with him in the midfield,” Olsen
said. “Dwayne doesn’t care. Of course, you always want goals and assists; we all have egos. But ultimately,
you’ll see a smile on his face in there.”
 United have allowed four goals in their six-game run, and have not allowed more than a goal except once this
season – the 3-1 loss at the LA Galaxy.
 “I thought [Emiliano] Dudar had a really good game. In particular, the way he deals with Cooper and Henry in a
physical way. He had a very good game,” said Olsen. “The whole back four was solid; they were connected.
We didn’t get caught in behind too many times. They defended the box very well. I was very pleased with the
way they’re coming along.”
HOUSTON DYNAMO
The Houston Dynamo played to a second consecutive draw, this time a 2-2 result with the Columbus Crew on Saturday
evening at Crew Stadium. The Dynamo are tied for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 8 points from 5 games.
LAST MATCH
 The Dynamo woke up the match with a 58th-minute opener. From a corner kick, Will Bruin nodded home Adam
Moffat’s in-swinging ball inside the back post.
 The Crew tied the score four minutes later. From a long clearance, Dynamo defender Geoff Cameron pushed
the ball back to goalkeeper Tally Hall, but his headed clearance went only as far as Eddie Gaven. He hit a soft
shot toward goal that Dynamo fullback Andre Hainault helped further along in an effort to steer it away from the
Crew’s Emilio Rentería.
 In the 74th minute, Gaven doubled his tally and gave the Crew the lead. Second-half substitute Aaron
Schoenfeld chested a ball down just outside the box to an onrushing Gaven, who one-timed a left-footed shot
into the back of the net.
 But the Dynamo pulled even nine minutes from the end. Bruin found space on the right side of the box and
placed a perfect pass between Crew defenders that enabled Ching to redirect just inside the left-hand post.

MLS GAME INFORMATION



Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear made one change to the team that reached a 1-1 draw with the Chicago
Fire at Toyota Park. Adam Moffat came back from suspension, taking the place of Nathan Sturgis.
 HOUSTON DYNAMO (4-4-2): Tally Hall - Andre Hainault, Geoff Cameron, Bobby Boswell, Jermaine Taylor Je-Vaughn Watson (Calen Carr 79), Adam Moffat, Luiz Camargo, Corey Ashe (Macoumba Kandji 91+) - Will
Bruin, Brian Ching (Cam Weaver 84).
TEAM NEWS
 Through the first three games of the season, a Dynamo forward had not contributed a goal or an assist. But
after combining for the lone goal in the 1-1 draw at Chicago, Will Bruin and Brian Ching each scored in the 2-2
draw at Columbus.
 “I thought Ching and Will both were battling the whole night and winning their fair share,” goalkeeper Tally Hall
said. “I don’t think many can come away from a game with the Crew and say they battled as well as we did.
That comes a lot from those two guys up top. Will’s goal on the corner, he was getting bear-hugged and fought
right through it. For them to get two goals, they deserve it and they did it with hard work.”
 But for the second time in as many matches, the Dynamo took the lead, only to see their opponents come back
for an eventual share of the points.
 “I thought we took our foot off the gas [after taking the lead], and that’s something I think we need to work on,”
Ching said. “I think we started playing hectic and panicked. There was a loss of composure. Something we
have to work on going forward is playing with the lead.”
 After recording shutouts in the opening two games of the season, the Dynamo have allowed five goals in their
last three games.
 “We’re a team that’s been together now and when you look at the last half of last year and the beginning of this
year, they don’t get rattled,” Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear said. “We did lose our composure a little bit,
especially after their first goal, and then Columbus took advantage, but the guys had enough time to get
something out of the game.”
 Said center back Geoff Cameron: “We’ve got to tighten up. We’ve been known to be hard to score on once we
go up and we’ve got to get that mentality back. It’s just been mistakes, mental lapses, and they’ve cost us.”
 With a win, the Dynamo will match the best record on an extended road trip to open an MLS season. The
Columbus Crew took 11 points from their season-opening seven-game road trip to start 1999. The Dynamo
have eight from the first five games of their seven-game road start.
 “I've been proud of the way we've defended, not giving up goals. To give up two goals like that, it's
disappointing,” said Hall. “We know we're a good defensive team, so to give up a lead is disappointing for us.
At the same time, we came back 2-1 down and scored a great, late goal. Great effort, we're walking out of here
with a point. I think it's probably a fair result.”

OPPONENT
Sporting KC
at Los Angeles
at Vancouver
FC Dallas
Seattle
at New England
Montreal
New York
Houston
at San Jose
at Toronto FC
at Houston
Colorado
Toronto FC
New England
at Philadelphia
at New York
Montreal
at Houston
at Columbus
Columbus
at Sporting KC
Philadelphia
Chicago
at Montreal
New York
at Real Salt Lake
New England
at Philadelphia
Chivas USA
at Portland
at Toronto FC
Columbus
at Chicago

OPPONENT
at Chivas USA
at San Jose
at Seattle
at Chicago
at Columbus
at D.C. United
at New York
D.C. United
Portland
at New England
Los Angeles
at Vancouver
FC Dallas
Toronto FC
at Montreal
Philadelphia
Chicago
at Sporting KC
D.C. United
Sporting KC
Montreal
at Toronto FC
New York
at New York
Columbus
Toronto FC
at Chicago
Real Salt Lake
at Sporting KC
at Philadelphia
New England
Montreal
Philadelphia
at Colorado

The Black-and-Red is riding an unbeaten streak that is now at six
games (3-0-3, 12pts.), the longest active streak in Major League
Soccer, and the club hopes to extend it tonight with a win or tie.
During the early season streak, the club’s longest since early 2009,
D.C. United has scored 11 while only letting in four. A win or tie will
put the Black-and-Red alone throughout the League with the longest
active unbeaten streak, while tying Sporting KC’s early season 7-0
start.

The strides United has made on defense this year have perhaps
flown under the radar, but the improvements over last year are
drastic. Through eight games in 2011, United had given up 19 goals.
This year, that number has been drastically cut to eight. The
numbers are more impressive when one considers Ben Olsen has
had to use numerous combinations across the back four in the
team’s eight matches.

Shooting spree

D.C. United welcomes Houston Dynamo to the District for the teams’
first matchup of the 2012 campaign. The Dynamo hold a 3-7-2
advantage in the all-time series record, but the Black-and-Red hold a
3-2-1 home record at RFK Stadium. The clubs played each other
twice in 2011: Houston won, 4-1, on April 29 at Robertson Stadium,
and the teams tied, 2-2, on June 25 at RFK.

Part of the early offensive success for D.C. United is the fact that the
squad’s 116 shots ranks second in the League, trailing only the first
place and League best Sporting KC (129). The Black-and-Red is
averaging nearly 15 shots per contest, and that means goals –
United has 12 on the season, trailing only New York (17) and San
Jose (13).

DeRo targets former teams

Dwayne De Rosario likes to make his former clubs hurt, having
scored nine goals against former teams in his MLS career. DeRo has
scored four goals against his first MLS club, the San Jose
Earthquakes, notching two separate braces with both D.C. United
(7/30/11) and Toronto FC (5/9/10). With the Reds, the midfielder
scored a goal against the Houston Dynamo on 7/18/09. In his first
season with D.C. United, De Rosario scored against each of his
former teams in the second half of last year, en route to the 2011
MLS MVP award – he tallied the match-winning goal against the Red
Bulls on 7/9/11, a brace against the Earthquakes on 7/30/11 and a
hat trick against Toronto FC on 8/6/11.

Next four games against DeRo’s former teams

United striker Dwayne De Rosario has an impressive record when
playing against former teams. Over the course of his career, the
striker has netted nine against former teams in his MLS career.
United’s next four games are against DeRo’s former teams.

DC to open Houston’s new stadium in two weeks

Following tonight’s matchup, the first of three with the well-traveled
Dynamo club, attention will be turned to San Jose for the Black-andRed, but the two sides meet again in two weeks time, on May 12 for
the inaugural match at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.

DeLeon closing in on club history

The club record for most League goals scored during a rookie
season is five, achieved by Santino Quaranta (2001), Freddy Adu
(2004) and Andy Najar (2010). D.C. United’s first-round pick in the
2011 MLS SuperDraft, Nick DeLeon, is closing in on that record
quickly – netting three through his first seven games played for the
Black-and-Red.

Saragosa’s return

Two weeks ago while in New England, D.C. United midfielder
Marcelo Saragosa left the team to join his family in Brazil to mourn
his fathers death. Saragosa returned to Washington on Tuesday and
trained with the team on Wednesday and will be available for
selection tonight.

United vs Houston, historically

DeRo as maestro

Dwayne DeRosario’s teams have lost only 1 of the last 36 games
where he recorded an assist (24–1–11). The streak has been running
since May of 2005. DeRo is also sitting at third in the League with
four assists, just one less than Henry and two less than Zusi.

De Rosario’s two MLS Cups with Houston

Dwayne De Rosario, a crucial member of all his MLS teams, played
a significant role for the Dynamo in his time in Texas. DeRo led the
expansion team to the MLS Cup in 2006, and scored the fourth and
decisive penalty kick in the final versus the New England Revolution
to win the title. The midfielder continued his postseason success in
2007, leading Houston to its second consecutive MLS Cup. De
Rosario scored the game-winning goal in the final and was named
the MLS Cup MVP for the second time in his career.

Familiar faces

D.C. United midfielders Dwayne De Rosario and Danny Cruz, and
assistant coach Pat Onstad had successful careers with Houston
Dynamo. De Ro and Onstad led the club to two consecutive MLS
Cups in 2006 and 2007. Cruz began his MLS career with Houston,
helping the team to the 2011 MLS Cup Finals.

Cruz played major role in 2011 Dynamo playoff run

D.C. United midfielder Danny Cruz began his MLS career with the
Houston Dynamo in 2009 and played there until last season. He
scored his first career MLS goal against D.C. United on May 22,
2010, but now the tables have turned as Cruz has played a crucial
piece of Head Coach Ben Olsen’s puzzle. The 22-year-old started all
four matches of the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs, including 90 minutes in
the final against eventual-champion L.A. Galaxy.

Pontius wins Player of the Week

Midfielder/forward Chris Pontius was unanimously selected by the
North American Soccer Reporters as Major League Soccer Player of
the Week. Pontius is the first player in five years of voting by the
North American Soccer Reporters to be a two-time unanimous
selection. Pontius earns the honor after his first career hat-trick
against Eastern Conference rivals, the New York Red Bulls.

De Rosario wins MLS MVP

Dwayne De Rosario’s 2011 season was an usual one, to say the
least. The 4-time MLS Cup winner started the season in Toronto,
before being shipped to New York. After just a few weeks in New
York, D.C. United acquired him for Dax McCarty. DeRo was
motivated and went on to score 13 goals in 18 games for DC. He led
MLS with 16 goals, to go along with 12 assists en route to winning
his first League MVP award. DeRo signed a long-term deal with
United during the offseason and may very well finish his career in
DC.

Military appreciation night

Tonight’s matchup between D.C. United and the Houston Dynamo
will be the 13th Annual Armed Forces & Veterans Appreciation Day.
Pre-match activities will include a swearing-in ceremony of new
recruits, Colors presented by a Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, and
the National Anthem performed by Master Sergeant Antonio
Guiliano, Senior Vocalist & National Anthem Soloist of the U.S. Army
Chorus. At halftime, MSG Giuliano will return to lead the fans in
“God Bless America”, following a precision drill performance by the
United States Air Force Drill Team.

Dykstra back on loan

This week, D.C. United loaned backup goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra to
USL PRO side Charleston Battery until May 20, 2012. Dykstra was
previously loaned to the Battery earlier in April and posted a 1-1
record while with the club, including a shutout in 180 minutes of play.

Wolff’s role as player-coach

If there’s one thing that helps you stand above the rest in MLS, it’s
experience, and that’s why Josh Wolff is taking on the new role of
player-coach with D.C. United. An MLS and U.S. Men’s National
Team veteran, Wolff’s experiences all over the world, his personality,
and his skills on the pitch will make him an integral part of the team
this season on the field and in the locker room. Wolff signed as a
player with D.C. United on December 15, 2010. Last season, Wolff
started 23 of the 30 games he appeared in and logged close to 2,000
minutes, netting five goals and assisting on seven more.

Turning the page

Following a fourth straight season without making the post-season,
Head Coach Ben Olsen and the technical staff made the difficult
decision to part ways with several club veterans. Santino Quaranta
(10 seasons in DC), Clyde Simms (seven seasons), Devon McTavish
(six seasons), and Marc Burch (five seasons) are no longer with the
team, which makes Chris Pontius (drafted in 2009) as the longesttenured player on the team.

Impressive history

D.C. United is the most successful professional soccer team in
United States history. The club has won four MLS Cups (1996, 1997,
1999, 2004), four Supporters’ Shields for putting together the best
regular season record (1997, 1999, 2006, 2007), two U.S. Open Cup
titles (1996, 2008) and two international trophies – the CONCACAF
Champions Cup and InterAmerican Cup, both in 1998.

2011 summary

Coming off the worst season in club history (6-20-4 in 2010), D.C.
United made major strides in 2011. The team increased its goal
output from 21 in 2010 to 49 last season. The team was in the playoff
race until the final week of the season and finished with a record of 913-12 (39 points). Injuries to Dejan Jakovic and Chris Pontius in the
same week in September saw United finish the season 1-6-2 down
the stretch without both in the lineup. Ultimately, it was largely the
absence of those two players that saw United miss out on the postseason for the fourth year in a row.

College_______________________
University of Nevada
Duke University
University of San Francisco
University of Alabama-Birmingham
James Madison University
--------------------University of California-Santa Bárbara
-----University of Maryland
University of South Carolina
-----University of Louisville
-----University of Maryland
Midwestern State University
University of Akron
University of Akron
-----University of New Mexico
----------University of Denver
Virginia Commonwealth University

Cruz was traded to D.C. United in early 2012 from the Houston
Dynamo, where he saw action in 20 matches, including 13 starts.
Cruz is a gritty player who played a major role in the Dynamo’s road
to the MLS Cup final, starting all four of the Dynamo playoff games.
Last year Cruz netted two goals and assisted on three others.
LAST GAME: Cruz played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

Signed as a Designated Player on 6/14/2010, Boskovic appeared in
13 matches and started eight for D.C. in 2010. The midfielder joined
United from Rapid Vienna in Austria. The 2011 season was cut short
for Boskovic after an ACL tear early in the season. Boskovic is fit and
ready to kick off the 2012 season.
LAST GAME: Boskovic played 60 minutes as a starter in United’s 11 tie with the Montreal Impact on 4/18/2012.

3 | ROBBIE RUSSELL

9 | HAMDI SALIHI

Russell is one of the few United players with an MLS Cup under his
belt and will use his veteran experiences to help lead the back four.
Russell enjoyed a successful 2011 season at Real Salt Lake, in
which he started 22 of the 26 matches he played, netting two assists
in 1,809 minutes of action
LAST GAME: Russell played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

4 | BRANDON McDONALD

McDonald is a hard-nosed defender who joined D.C. United midseason last year from the San Jose Earthquakes. Since joining
United, McDonald started all 18 matches he played in and tallied a
goal for United against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
LAST GAME: McDonald played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s
4-1 win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

5 | DEJAN JAKOVIC

Jakovic, a native of Ontario, Canada, has started 56 of 57 games he
has played in for the black-and-red. Jakovic is also becoming an
integral part of the Canadian National Team. Jakovic was signed on
2/27/2009 from Red Star Belgrade of Serbia.
LAST GAME: Jakovic played 60 minutes as a starter in United’s 2-1
win against the New England Revolution on 4/14/2012.

6 | KURT MORSINK

Morsink joined United in 2009 when he was signed from the Kansas
City Wizards and has now tallied over 1,600 minutes for the side.
Morsink played college soccer for James Madison University and
was a standout garnering honors in all four years of play.
LAST GAME: Has not yet played in 2012.

7 | DWAYNE DE ROSARIO

De Rosario is the reigning 2011 MLS MVP after an outstanding 2011
season that saw moves from Toronto to New York and from New
York to his eventual landing spot in our nation’s capital. De Rosario
was the league's leading scorer with an MLS-best 16 goals and 12
assists, 13 of them coming while playing for United in 18 games.
LAST GAME: De Rosario played 66 minutes as a starter in United’s
4-1 tie win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

Salihi was signed in February of 2012 from Rapid Vienna of Austria's
top division, where he was once the teammate of Branko Boskovic.
Salihi, in three years with Rapid Vienna, tallied a prolific 53 goals in
90 total matches (all competitions). Salihi is already making his
presence felt in D.C., scoring two goals in two games for United
during his first appearances with the black-and-red in pre-season
matches.
LAST GAME: Salihi played 15 minutes as a substitute in United’s 41 win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

11 | MARCELO SARAGOSA

Midfielder Marcelo Saragosa began his career with the youth teams
at his hometown São Paulo FC in Brazil before moving to the LA
Galaxy in 2004. After a brief return to São Paulo, Saragosa again
joined the Galaxy in August 2005, playing four regular season games
and two playoff games, helping the team win both the MLS Cup and
the U.S. Open Cup. Saragosa, who signed with the club in February
of 2012, will add depth and experience to the United roster.
LAST GAME: Saragosa played all 90 minutes in United’s 0-0 tie with
the Vancouver Whitecaps on 3/24/12.

13 | CHRIS PONTIUS

Pontius is currently D.C. United’s longest tenured player on the
roster. After starting all 25 matches he played in during the 2011
season, Pontius suffered a broken right tibia. Pontius has made a
great recovery and has seen action in United’s pre-season contests.
LAST GAME: Pontius played 87 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

14 | ANDY NAJAR

Najar, a product of the D.C. United Youth Academy, was signed to a
Generation Adidas contract on 3/22/10 with the first team and won
the 2010 MLS Rookie of the Year Award. The then 17-year-old
midfielder was the second player to sign with the senior squad
directly from United’s Academy, joining goalkeeper Bill Hamid. Najar
has started in 50 of the 57 games he has played in and has tallied 10
goals and seven assists in two years.
LAST GAME: Najar played 72 minutes as a starter in United’s 1-1 tie
with the Montreal Impact on 4/18/2012.

15 | ETHAN WHITE

White, a native of Kensington, Maryland, was signed on 12/14/2010
after playing for the University of Maryland. Last year, White racked
up close to 2,000 minutes after appearing in 24 contests with 21
starts.
LAST GAME: Has not yet played in 2012.

22 | CHRIS KORB

16 | JOSH WOLFF

Korb began his professional career after being selected in the
second round (31st overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft on 1/13. The
former University of Akron defender started all 12 matches that he
played in for United, registering two assists in 1,020 minutes of action
during the 2011 MLS season.
LAST GAME: Korb played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 1-1 tie
with the Montreal Impact on 4/18/2012.

18 | NICK DeLEON

Kitchen became the only rookie in United’s 16-year history to lead
the team in minutes played (2,726) during his inaugural MLS season
in 2011. The 19-year-old played in 31 MLS matches (30 starts),
missing only three league contests due to international duty with the
U.S. U-20s. Kitchen continually proved his worth to Ben Olsen’s side
last year, playing right back, center back and defensive midfield at
various points during the season.
LAST GAME: Kitchen played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

Wolff is a U.S. Soccer veteran spending numerous years in both
MLS and with the U.S. Men’s National Team. Wolff signed with D.C.
United on 12/15/2010 following his selection in the MLS Re-Entry
Draft. Last year with D.C. United, Wolff started 23 of the 30 games
he appeared in, netting five goals and assisting on seven. Wolff has
also been a consistent fixture in international competition, playing in
the 2000 Olympics, and the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups.
LAST GAME: Wolff played 10 minutes as a substitute in United’s 0-0
tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on 3/24/12.
With the seventh overall selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, D.C.
United selected University of Louisville standout midfielder Nick
DeLeon. In his senior season at Louisville, DeLeon ranked second
on the team in scoring with six goals and six assists, starting every
match during his senior season. In addition to earning All-Great
Lakes Region and All-Big East First Team honors for the second
straight year, DeLeon was the only Cardinal selected to the Big East
All-Tournament Team.
LAST GAME: DeLeon played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

19 | EMILIANO DUDAR

Dudar, a native of Argentina, joined D.C. United on 1/25/2012 from
the Swiss side BSC Young Boys and is entering his first season in
Major League Soccer. In the 2009/2010 season with BSC Young
Boys, Dudar was named the Swiss Golden Player as the league’s
defender of the year after playing in 31 Swiss League matches (all
starts) that season.
LAST GAME: Dudar played all 90 minutes in United’s 4-1 win over
the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

20 | STEPHEN KING

King played at the University of Maryland where he started all 93
matches that he played in over a four-year career. King was drafted
in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire and saw time with
Seattle Sounders FC before coming to United in 2010. Since joining
the black-and-red, King has been a regular in the first team squad.
LAST GAME: King played 24 minutes as substitute in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 3/30/12.

21 | DANIEL WOOLARD

Woolard was signed on 1/6/2011 after spending time with USL side
Carolina Railhawks. In 2011, he made an immediate impression and
has been a consistent fixture in United’s starting 11. Woolard started
all 26 games he played in last year and logged over 2,000 minutes.
LAST GAME: Woolard played 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

23 | PERRY KITCHEN

24 | LEWIS NEAL

Lewis Neal was acquired on 3/13 after spending the 2011 season
with USL Pro side Orlando City, helping the first-year club win the
league’s championship. Neal, a left footer, is a versatile player who
can play anywhere through the midfield.
LAST GAME: Neal played 3 minutes as a substitute in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

25 | LANCE ROZEBOOM

A versatile and hard working midfielder, Rozeboom earned his
contract with United thanks to a solid preseason performance. The
22-year old was selected in the second round (26th overall) of the
2012 MLS Supplemental Draft from the University of New Mexico,
where he finished his collegiate career with six and five assists in 78
matches (68 starts).
LAST GAME: Has not yet played in 2012.

28 | BILL HAMID

The first D.C. United Academy player ever to sign with the first team,
Hamid solidified his position as United’s first-choice goalkeeper last
season. Hamid was rewarded for his continued success with
inclusion in Jurgen Klinsmann’s USMNT several times last year. The
young goalkeeper earned his first cap on 1/21/12, keeping a clean
sheet to help the team to a 1-0 victory over Venezuela.
LAST GAME: Hamid played all 90 minutes as a starter in United’s 10 loss to Sporting KC on 3/10/12.

29 | MAICON SANTOS

A physical target forward with vast experience, Santos boosts
United’s attack with his outstanding technique and powerful left foot.
The Brazilian striker rejoins De Rosario in D.C., after playing together
for Toronto FC. Santos’s resume also includes Dallas and Chivas
USA.
LAST GAME: Santos played 75 minutes as a starter in United’s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

31 | JOE WILLIS

A reliable back-up goalkeeper, Willis made his MLS debut last year in
the 4-0 win against expansion side Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The
University of Denver graduate had a memorable first outing for the
Black-and-Red, recording six saves and earning his first career win
and shutout. Willis played three matches (three starts) for United,
registering one shutout and 12 saves in 270 minutes of action during
the 2011 MLS season.
LAST GAME: Willis played 90 minutes as a starter in Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-1
win over the New York Red Bulls on 4/22/2012.

50 | ANDREW DYKSTRA

Dykstraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work in preseason paid off, earning him a contract to
cap off a successful trial period with United. The Woodbridge native
spent the 2011 season with USL Pro team Charleston Battery,
starting each of the 16 matches he played for the South Carolina
side. The former Chicago Fire goalkeeper led the league with a 0.98
goals-against average and 16 goals against.
LAST GAME: Has not yet played in 2012.

DYNAMO VS. D.C. UNITED – OLD TIES BETWEEN EASTERN CONFERENCE FOES
The Houston Dynamo (2‐1‐2; 8 points) meet D.C. United (3‐2‐3; 8 points) at RFK Stadium in a key early‐season
matchup on Saturday night as the Dynamo continue their seven‐game road trip to begin the 2012 season. The
Dynamo earned a 2‐2 draw at Columbus on a late equalizer from Brian Ching last weekend while D.C. rolled to a
4‐1 win over New York behind a hat trick from Chris Pontius. Saturday’s encounter marks the first of three
meetings between D.C. and Houston in 2012, with the first two coming in a two‐week span (April 28, May 12).
Houston vs. D.C. United: The Dynamo have enjoyed success against D.C. over the years, posting a 7‐3‐2 mark in
12 meetings. Houston has won 5 of 6 meetings at home and a 2‐3‐1 mark at RFK Stadium. The Dynamo are
4‐0‐1 in their last five meetings with D.C. since United’s last win on April 4, 2009. Ching leads all players in the
series with six career goals against United.
2011 Meetings: In 2011, The Dynamo won the first meeting, 4‐1, at Robertson Stadium on April 29 behind Will
Bruin’s first career hat trick. The teams played to a 2‐2 draw at RFK Stadium on June 25, with Brad Davis’ penalty
and Brian Ching’s 89th‐minute equalizer cancelling out goals from Charlie Davies and Pontius.

DYNAMO NOTES
 A Hundred for Hainault: Andre Hainault made his 100th Dynamo appearance in all competitions
Saturday at Columbus, becoming the 15th player to reach 100 in franchise history.
 Should Brian Ching start against D.C. United, it will be his 150th start in all competitions for Houston.
He will become the fourth Dynamo player to make 150 starts (Brad Davis, Pat Onstad, Brian Mullan).
 Cameron the Ironman: Geoff Cameron has started and played full time in 35 consecutive matches
(playoffs included), the most among Houston field players. Cameron has played 3,126 consecutive
minutes in MLS play (playoffs included), since he did not play on May 4, 2011 vs. Colorado.
Goalkeeper Tally Hall leads all players with 39 consecutive starts. Brad Davis had a streak of 45
consecutive starts broken at Chicago on April 15.
 More Milestones: Corey Ashe could make his 175 appearance for the Dynamo in all competitions if he
plays against D.C. He was listed as doubtful on Tuesday’s injury report due to a left hamstring strain.

 Dynamo‐United Connections: There are several ties between the clubs. Midfielder Danny Cruz played
for Houston from 2009‐11 and was a regular starter late in the 2011 season for Houston’s run to MLS
Cup. Dwayne De Rosario was a star for Houston from 2006‐2008, helping the Dynamo to consecutive
titles in 2006 and 2007. The Canadian scored 32 goals – second most in Dynamo history – in 112 games
in all competitions after spending 2001‐05 with San Jose. United goalkeeper coach Pat Onstad was also
a key member of the Dynamo title teams and the starting goalkeeper from 2006‐10. He set records
(since broken by Brad Davis) for games started (170 in all competitions) minutes (15,339, all comps.),
shutouts (50, all comps.) and wins (67, all comps.).
 Brad Davis has 24 goals in all competitions with the Dynamo. With his next tally, he will become the
third Houston player to reach 25 goals (Ching, 64; Dwayne De Rosario, 32).
 Run of Play: Both of the Crew’s goals on Saturday came from the run of play. Prior to that, the
Dynamo had not conceded a goal in the run of play this season. All three prior goals allowed came off
set pieces (corner kick and penalty vs. Seattle and free kick vs. Chicago).
 Possession: Despite playing their first five games on the road, the Dynamo have won the possession
battle in three of five games on the season and had slim disadvantages in the others. Houston had a
53‐47% possession advantage vs. Chivas USA, a narrow disadvantage (52‐48%) at San Jose, 56%
possession vs. Seattle, 55% at Chicago and a slim 51‐49% disadvantage at Columbus.
 Onside: The Dynamo have not been called offside in their last three games. In its first two games,
Houston was offside six times.
 Good Form: The Dynamo are (6‐1‐4) in their last 11 regular season games. Before the loss at Seattle on
March 23, Houston’s last regular season defeat was a 2‐0 setback at Sporting Kansas City on Sept. 10,
2011.
 Reserves: The Dynamo Reserves conceded their first goal of the season on and lost their first game,
1‐0, against the Chicago Fire Reserves on April 16 at Toyota Park. A seventh‐minute goal from
Uruguayan forward Federico Puppo sealed the victory for the home team. The goal was set up after
Adam Moffat’s clearance was knocked down by the outstretched arm of Puppo. With no whistle,
Puppo played on and finished past Deric to put the Fire up 1‐0. The match was played in gusting winds
of up to 40 mph. With the loss, the Dynamo Reserves fall to 3‐1‐0 on the year.
 First Road Win of 2012: Houston’s 1‐0 win over Chivas USA erased bad memories of the 2011 road
schedule. It took Houston 16 games to record its first road win of the 2011 campaign. After a 0‐6‐9
start, the Dynamo defeated FC Dallas 1‐0 at Pizza Hut Park on September 24.
 Well‐traveled Jamaicans: Midfielder Je‐Vaughn Watson and defender Jermaine Taylor had a chance
to settle in for the three‐week break before Chicago after plenty of time in the air. The Jamaican
internationals played three games in seven days in three different locations in March, including 3/17 at

San Jose, 3/21 vs. Costa Rica in Kingston, Jamaica and 3/23 in Seattle. The pair also played in two
friendlies for Jamaica in February while the Dynamo participated in the Disney Pro Soccer Classic in
Orlando.
 Clutch: Brian Ching’s equalizer on 81 minutes at Columbus and Andre Hainault’s game‐winner two
minutes into stoppage time at Chivas USA were reminiscent of 2011 for the Dynamo. Last year,
Houston scored 14 goals in the final 15 minutes of games, second best in MLS (Seattle).
 Sarkodie’s U‐23 Time: Dynamo defender Kofi Sarkodie started in two of three games for the U.S. U‐23
team in the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. Sarkodie played 90 minutes vs. Cuba
and El Salvador.
 Offseason additions: The Dynamo’s offseason consisted mostly of moves to add depth to a core of
returning starters. Houston acquired three players via draft (F‐Colin Rolfe, D‐Warren Creavalle and
M‐Brian Ownby), three via trade (D/M‐Nathan Sturgis, F‐Macoumba Kandji and F‐Brian Ching), and
two trialists signing (GK‐Erich Marscheider, D‐Oscar Recio).
 With construction continuing at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Dynamo’s new downtown facility, the
club is forced to begin its season with seven games on the road. After road games with Chivas USA,
San Jose, Seattle, Chicago, Columbus, DC United and New York, Houston opens its new stadium
against DC United on May 12.
 Six years after the club’s first‐ever match on April 2, 2006, only two players remain on the Dynamo
roster: Brian Ching and Brad Davis. Defender Eddie Robinson retired in January and joined the front
office as an assistant coach with the team’s Youth Academy and as a color analyst on TV broadcasts.
UP NEXT: LONG ROAD TRIP ENDS IN NEW YORK BEFORE STADIUM OPENING
Houston will continue its franchise‐record seven‐game road trip on a trip to New York on May 12 before the
opening of BBVA Compass Stadium in downtown Houston on May 15.

 Save of the Week candidate for multi-save sequence
in 88th minute at Crew, stopping two close-range
efforts to preserve 2-2 draw.
 Made two saves in 3/17 win @ San Jose for ninth
career MLS regular season shutout. Named to
MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week.
 Posted a 1.21 GAA and notched six shutouts while
playing every minute of the 2011 regular season
(Dynamo Ironman of the Year).
 Notched two playoff shutouts and allowed just 2
goals in 4 games in 2011 Cup run.
 One of only four players to play all 3,060 minutes
of the season in 2011, an MLS record.
Most saves (’12): 5, 3/17/12 at San Jose
Last shutout: 3/17/12 @ San Jose
Last goal: 10/21/09 at Isidro Metapán (CCL)
Last assist: 4/2/11 at New York
Last yellow card: 7/3/11 at Colorado
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3 CALEN CARR
Born: 10/4/82, Berkeley, CA
Age: 29
Last Club: Chicago Fire - 2006-11
College: University of California
Dynamo career: Second year – 13 GP, 4 GS, 1 G, 0 A
Fast, versatile forward acquired from Chicago early in
2011 season.

2012 MLS: 4 GP, 3 GS, 291 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2012 Reserves: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 13 GP, 10 GS, 925 mins, 0 G, 1 A
 Played 90 minutes at Columbus on Saturday
 In 2011, made 13 appearances (10 starts), and
notched one assist while missing time due to injury
and national team duty
 Made first playoff appearance at left back in 2-0 win
at KC on 11/6/11. Subbed on for Brad Davis and
headed free kick on goal to lead to Andre Hainault's
opening goal
Last start: 4/21/12 at Columbus
Last goal: None in MLS

Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus
Last yellow card: 9/14/11 at Columbus
5 WARREN CREAVALLE DF 6-0 165
Born: 8/14/90, Brooklyn, NY
Age: 21
Last Club: University of Central Florida
ROOKIE
Acquired: Selected by Houston in second round of 2012
SuperDraft (No.37 overall)
Predominately a defensive midfielder in college, has
begun transition to right back with Houston
2012 Reserves: 4 GP, 4 GS, 360 mins, 0 G, 0 A
 Rookie has played 90 minutes in all four Reserve
League games.
 Played at Furman University (2008-09) and
University of Central Florida (2010-11)
 Scored 8 goals and added 10 assists in 73 career
collegiate games
 Two-time All-Conference USA First Team (2010, ’11)
 Two-time All-Southern Conference Second Team
(2008, ’09)
 Played for U.S. U-20 national team on a tour of
Spain against Real Madrid, Atletico Marid, and Rayo
Vallecano (2008)
6 NATHAN STURGIS
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Born: 7/6/87, Boca Raton, FL
Age: 24
Last Club: Toronto FC (2011)
Other Clubs: Seattle (2009-10), Real Salt Lake (2007-08),
LA Galaxy (2006-07)
College: Clemson University
Dynamo career: 2012 debut
*Traded from Toronto FC in exchange for a conditional
pick in the 2012 SuperDraft on 12/29/11.
Versatile player who can fill roles in midfield and
defense, while offering both experience and youth to
new club.

Dynamic outside defender who likes to attack. Selected
by Dynamo with No. 7 pick of 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
United States U-23 international.
2012 Reserves: 2 GP, 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 7 GP, 7 GS, 582 mins, 0 G, 0 A
 Has played 90 minutes in Reserve League games at
Chicago and FC Dallas
 Played 90 minutes in two of three games for the U.S.
U-23 team in the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic
Qualifying tournament, starting games vs. Cuba and
El Salvador.
 Played 90 minutes in US U-23s 2-0 win over rival
Mexico in friendly in Frisco, Texas on Feb. 29.
 Started in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25/11, becoming
youngest Dynamo player to start an MLS match at
age 20 years, 3 days
Last appearance: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA (start)
Last yellow card: 6/25/11 at D.C. United
Last red card: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas
Last goal: never in MLS
Last assist: never in MLS
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9 MACOUMBA KANDJI
Born: 8/2/85, Dakar, Senegal
Age: 26
Last Club: Colorado Rapids - 2010-11 (16 apps, 0 gls)
Other Clubs: N.Y. Red Bulls – 2008-10 (41 apps, 6 gls)
College: Georgia Military College
Dynamo career: 2012 debut
*Traded from Colorado in exchange for a conditional
draft pick on 2/8/12.
A tall, quick, athletic forward, who has can play both the
outside mid and forward positions.

2012 MLS: 5 GP, 5 GS, 392 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 22 GP, 11 GS, 1,163 mins, 1 G, 2 A
 Has started five consecutive games for first time
since 6/25-7/23/11, when he started five in a row.
 Scored goal and had two assists for Jamaica in pair
of February friendlies vs. Cuba and New Zealand
 Came on as a substitute in MLS Cup Final and both
playoff legs vs. PHI
 Acquired in April 2011 and made Dynamo debut as
substitute in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23
Last goal: 9/14/11 at Columbus
Last assist: 5/7/11 at Toronto FC
Last yellow card: 10/14/11 at Portland
Last red card: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA
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11 BRAD DAVIS
Born: 11/8/81, St. Charles, MO
Age: 30
Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (2005)
Other Clubs: Dallas Burn - 2003-04, New York - 2002
College: Saint Louis University
Dynamo career: Seventh year – 162 GP, 148 GS, 22 G,
62 A
Original Dynamo player, 4-time MLS All-Star and
winner of last three team MVP awards. Club's all-time
leader in games, starts, and assists, the talented leftfooted midfielder recorded 16 assists in 2011 and
finished as MLS MVP runner-up and named to MLS
Bext XI. United States international (5 caps).

2012 MLS: 2 GP, 2 GS, 1 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 34 GS, 2,892 mins, 4 G, 16 A
 Did not play at Chicago due to left calf strain,
breaking a streak of 45 consecutive regular
season games started. Previous regular season
game he did not start: 8/28/10 at COL
 Scored game-winning penalty (14’) in 1-0 win @ San
Jose on 3/17
 2011: Assisted two of three Houston goals in playoff
series vs. PHI with free kick deliveries
 League MVP runner up after leading MLS with
16 assists
 40 assists over last three seasons (16, 12, 12)
 Named to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week on
seven different occasions, tied for the most in MLS
 Started every regular-season match for the first
time in his career
 In MLS play, has notched at least 10 assists in three
consecutive seasons and four of the last six
 Assisted on all three Dynamo goals in 3-1 win vs.
VAN on 4/10, the first three-assist game of his
career
 Won MLS assist title with accurate cross to Carlo
Costly in 3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23
Last goal: 3/17/12 @ San Jose (penalty)
Last goal (non-penalty): 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City (free kick)
Last assist: 11/3/11 vs. Philadelphia (Playoffs)
Last yellow card: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose
Last red card: 8/30/09 at Colorado
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12 WILL BRUIN
Born: 10/24/89, St. Louis, MO
Age: 22
Last Club: Indiana University
Dynamo career: Second year – 30 GP, 26 GS, 7 G, 2 A

 Named to MLS Team of Week after scoring
opening goal and assisting on Ching’s tying
goal in 2-2 draw at Columbus
 Was Bruin’s first assist since 4/2/11 @ New York
 Scored first goal since 9/17/11 at San Jose with
opening goal in of 1-1 draw at Chicago
 2011: Appeared as a sub in three playoff games
(DNP in MLS Cup)
 Scored five goals to tie for lead among MLS rookies
while appearing in club-rookie-record 25 games
 Became first Dynamo rookie to start on Opening
Day in 1-0 loss vs. PHI on 3/19
 Became fifth player and first rookie in Dynamo
history to score a hat trick in 4-1 win vs. DC on
4/29 ... In the process, became second-youngest
player in MLS history and fourth MLS rookie to ever
score three goals in a game
Last goal: 4/21/12 at Columbus
Last assist: 4/21/12 at Columbus
Last hat trick: 4/29/11 vs. DC (only in MLS)
Last yellow card: 5/14/11 at Real Salt Lake
Last red card: Never in MLS
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14 COLIN ROLFE
Born: 2/15/90, Spokane, WA
Age: 22
Last Club: University of Louisville
ROOKIE
Acquired: Selected by Houston in first round of 2012
MLS SuperDraft (No. 18 overall)
Hard-nosed forward, drafted by the Dynamo with the
No. 18 overall selection in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.

2012 Reserves: 4 GP, 1 GS, 152 mins, 1 G, 1 A


Forward saw significant playing time after being selected
in the first round (No. 11) of 2011 MLS SuperDraft.

Has been productive off the bench in three
Reserve League games, scoring goal in 3-0 win
at Sporting Kansas City on 3/27 and recording
assist on winner at FC Dallas on 4/10.
Named a finalist for the M.A.C. Hermann
Trophy as the nation’s top player in 2010
Appeared in 87 career games, with 79 starts, and
finished with 33 goals and 21 assists



2011: Finished senior campaign with nine goals
and 10 assists in 23 games

 Assisted on Bruin’s opening goal in 2-2 draw at
Columbus, with corner kick against former team.
 Missed Chicago game due to one-game suspension
for a "reckless challenge” against Seattle on 3/23.
 Earned assist on Andre Hainault’s stoppage-time
winner at Chivas USA on 3/11/12
 2011: Played every minute of 2011 playoffs
 Helped set up opening goal in 2-0 win at KC on
11/6/11 in Eastern Conference final with free kick
 Key acquisition via trade helped Dynamo go 62-4 in his 12 starts while scoring two spectacular
long-range goals and adding one assist
 Had been limited to four games and 100 minutes in
league play with Portland
 Scored spectacular goal from nearly 40 yards out to
key 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14/11 ... Strike against his
former club was voted MLS Goal of the Week
Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy
Last assist: 4/21/12 at Columbus
Last yellow card: 3/23/12 at Seattle
Last red card: 8/17/11 at New England
Last two-goal game: Never in MLS
17 LUIZ CAMARGO
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Born: 5/24/87, Vinheda, Brazil
Age: 24
Last Club: Paraná Clube 2009-11 (Brazil Serie B)
Other Clubs: Mogi Mirim 2009 (Brazil)
Dynamo career: Second year – 10 GP, 8 GS, 0 G, 2 A
Skilled, hard-tackling midfielder acquired in August 2011

 Played 90 minutes for first time in 2012 in 2-2 draw
at Columbus
 Made first start of season at Chicago on 4/15,
playing first 63 minutes
 2011: Played every minute of all four playoff games
 Key player in Houston's late surge, appearing in the
last seven games and contributing two assists, while
helping Houston go 4-0-2 in his six starts
 Set up game-clinching goal late in 2-0 win at KC on
11/6, playing long through ball to Carlo Costly
Last assist: 11/6/11 at Kansas City (Playoffs)
Last yellow card: 11/6/11 at Kansas City (Playoffs)
Last MLS goal: None
MF 5-9
18 JOSUE SOTO
Born: 1/3/89, Fort Worth, TX
Last Club: Dynamo Academy
College: Southern Methodist University
Dynamo career – Second year

160 HG
Age: 23

Steady midfielder and home-grown product signed in
Jan. 2011 after completing collegiate career at SMU.
LOAN: Currently on loan to the San Antonio Scorpions
of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

2012 Reserves: 3 GP, 1 GS, 179 mins, 0 G, 1 A
2011 Reserves: 10 GS, 873 mins, 0 G, 2 A
 2011: Rookie did not appear in a competitive match
 Made first professional appearance in 2-0 Dynamo
Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20/11
 Reserves: One of two players to start all 10 matches
for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at
left back, contributing two assists
 Born in Fort Worth but moved to Monterrey,
Mexico at the age of 1
MF 5-8 150 HG
19 ALEX DIXON
Born: 2/7/90, Bay City, TX
Age: 22
Last Club: Dynamo Academy
College: University of North Carolina
Dynamo career: Second year – 7 GP, 0 GS, 1 G, 0 A

Talented attacking player and home-grown product
signed after three years at North Carolina.

2012 Reserves: 4 GP, 4 GS, 332 mins, 1 G, 2 A
2011 MLS: 7 GP, 84 mins, 1 G, 0 A
2011 Reserves: 9 GP, 8 GS, 731 mins, 1 G, 0 A
 Tallied goal and two assists in 3-0 Reserve League
win at Sporting Kansas City on 3/27
 Has started all four Reserve League games.
 2011: Made seven substitute appearances in league
play and scored one goal in his rookie season
 Came on as sub and scored dramatic gamewinning goal, his first as a professional, late in
stoppage time in 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20/11,
curling in left-footed shot from top of box
 Open Cup: Made first Dynamo start and played
120 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6
Last appearance: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake
Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC)
Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake (first MLS goal)
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20 GEOFF CAMERON
Born: 7/11/85, Attleboro, MA
Age: 26
Last Club: University of Rhode Island
Dynamo career: Fifth year – 106 GP, 90 GS, 11 G, 13 A
Versatile player is an emerging star who rebounded from
2010 injury to be key defender in 2011. United States
international (3 caps)

2012 MLS: 5 GP, 5 GS, 426 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 33 GS, 2,970 mins, 5 G, 5 A
 Has started and played full time in 35
consecutive matches (playoffs included) – most
among Dynamo field players
 2011: Won Dynamo Golden Boot with a careerhigh five goals (tied for team lead) and five assists
(Golden Boot tiebreaker)
 Started for US men’s national team in January
friendlies with Venezuela and Panama. Part of US
team which beat Italy 1-0 in Genoa in February.
 Named MLS All-Star in 2011 for second time in
three seasons and played 52 minutes at center back

 Started at center back for first time in 2011 in
2-0 loss at SJ on 6/4
Last goal: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas
Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus
Last yellow card: 3/17/11 at San Jose
Last red card: 10/10/10 vs. New England
Last two-goal game: (Never in MLS)
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22 BRIAN OWNBY
Born: 7/16/90, Glen Allen, VA
Age: 21
Last Club: University of Virginia
ROOKIE
Acquired: Selected by Houston in first round of 2012
Supplemental draft (No. 7 overall)
Hard-working outside midfielder who can run at
opponents and offers pace on the right flank.

2012 Reserves: 3 GP, 2 GS, 101 mins, 1 G, 0 A
 Suffered left elbow dislocation in Reserve League
game at Chicago on 4/16
 Scored winning goal in 80th minute of 1-0 win
Colorado Rapids on 3/13. Came off bench and
buried the rebound of Jermaine Taylor’s shot.
 Played four years at the University of Virginia (2008-11)

 Scored 19 goals and added 10 assists in 72 games
 2011 All-ACC Second Team and NSCAA All-South
Atlantic Region Third Team
 Played for USA at FIFA U-20 World Cup (scored
one goal in group stage match against Cameroon)
 2007 Virginia High School Player of the Year
GK 6-3
24 TYLER DERIC
Born: 8/30/88, Houston, TX
Last Club: Dynamo Academy
College: North Carolina
Dynamo career: Fourth year – 2 GP, 2 GS

195 HG
Age: 23

First ever Academy product; served as No. 2 goalkeeper
in 2011 after strong outings in 2010.

 Started and recorded shutouts in all three
Reserve League wins – 1-0 at FC Dallas on
Tuesday, 3-0 win at Sporting Kansas City on 3/27
and 1-0 vs. Colorado on 3/13.
 Has now recorded 9 shutouts in 14 Reserve
League games since start of 2011
 2011: Served as Tally Hall’s backup entire season
 Other: Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Charities Cup
vs. Bolton on 7/20 and made four saves in 2-0 loss
 Played 90 minutes in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey
on 9/4 and made four saves to earn first shutout
 Reserves: Led MLS Reserve League with six
shutouts while playing every minute of all 10 games
Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC)
Last shutout: 10/16/10 at San Jose
Most saves (‘11): 4, 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC)
Most saves (Career): 5, 10/23/10 vs. Seattle
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25 BRIAN CHING
Born: 5/24/78, Haleiwa, HI
Age: 33
Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes (2003-05)
Other Clubs: LA Galaxy (2001)
College: Gonzaga University
Dynamo career: Seventh year – 130 GP, 115 GS, 52 G, 17 A
Traded back to Houston on 2/16/11 after Montreal
selected Ching in 2011 Expansion draft. Original
Dynamo player and all-time leading scorer. The forward
led or tied for the team lead in goals in five
consecutive seasons (2007-2011) and set a franchise
and personal record with 13 goals in 2008. United States
international (45 caps, 11 goals).

 Start at Seattle on 3/23 was 171st Dynamo
appearance in all competitions, passing Pat Onstad
for 4th on franchise list
 Started opening day on 3/11 for the sixth time in
seven years with Houston.
 2011: Netted eighth career playoff goal with powerful
header in 1-0 win vs. PHI on 11/3. Assisted on gamewinning goal in 2-1 win at PHI on 10/30
 Was limited to 1,242 minutes in 20 appearances
in 2011 due to injury (hamstring, ribs, foot and
adductor), the lowest minute total of his
Houston career, but still tied for team lead with
five goals
 Ching returns to Houston among the leaders of
several franchise records, including games played
(fifth, 168), games started (fourth, 144), and assists
(third, 24). His club-record 64 goals is twice the
amount of the second player on the all-time list
(Dwayne De Rosario, 32 goals).
Last goal: 4/21/12 at Columbus
Last assist: 4/15/12 at Chicago
Last two-goal game: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle
Last hat trick: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago (2 in MLS career)
Last yellow card: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago
Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City
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26 COREY ASHE
Born: 3/14/86, Orange County, CA
Age: 26
Last Club: University of North Carolina
Dynamo career: Sixth year – 134 GP, 80 GS, 1 G, 11 A
Career midfielder switched to left back early in 2011
season and earned MLS All-Star selection

2012 MLS: 4 GP, 4 GS, 335 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 32 GP, 30 GS, 2,617 mins, 0 G, 0 A
 Listed as doubtful on Tuesday injury report due to
left hamstring strain. If he plays, it will be his 175th
appearance for the Dynamo in all competitions.
 Start at Seattle was 172nd Dynamo appearance in all
competitions, the third most in club history
 Missed San Jose game with strained left hamstring
 2011: Started all four playoff games

 Began season at right midfield but became starter at
left back, starting 28 games.
 Named MLS All-Star for the first time and played
29 minutes in All-Star Game vs. Manchester United
Last goal: 9/22/09 vs. Árabe Unido (CCL)
Last assist: 10/10/10 vs. New England
Last yellow card: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake
Last red card: 8/26/09 at Árabe Unido (CCL)
28 ERICH MARSCHEIDER GK 6-3 185
Born: 1/5/93, Vienna, Austria
Age: 19
Last Club: Colorado Rush Soccer Club
ROOKIE
Acquired: Signed with Dynamo on Feb. 22, 2012 after
trial
Young, hard-working goalkeeper who signed with the
Dynamo midway through the 2012 preseason
 Played three years of varsity soccer at Pine Creek
High School (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
 Earned Golden Gloves honors as top goalkeeper in
2011 for Colorado Rush program
 Named to the Colorada Class 5A Metro first team
his junior year
31 ANDRE HAINAULT
DF 6-0 180
I
Born: 6/17/86, Montréal, QC, Canada
Age: 25
Last Club: FK SIAD Most - 2005-08 (Czech Rep.)
Other Clubs: Sparta Prague 2008 (loan), Montreal
Impact - 2004-05 (USL1)
Dynamo career: Fourth year – 84GP, 81GS, 5 G, 3 A
Promising Canadian defender who can play anywhere on
back line. Canada international (24 caps, 2 goals)

 2011: Dynamo Defender of the Year
 Played every minute of playoffs and led team with
two goals
 Defensive stalwart played almost every minute when
not on national team duty
 Played every minute of the first 13 games of the
season, in the process setting a club record for most
consecutive minutes by a field player with 2,925
Last goal: 3/11/12 at Chivas USA (90+2’)
Last assist: 7/31/10 vs. New York
Last two-goal game: Never in MLS
Last yellow card: 4/21/12 at Columbus
32 BOBBY BOSWELL
DF 6-2 185
Born: 3/15/83, Austin, TX
Age: 29
Last Club: D.C. United (2005-07)
College: Florida International University
Dynamo career: Fifth year – 117 GP, 116 GS, 7 G, 2 A
Backbone of the Dynamo defense since joining club in
2008. United States international (3 caps).

2012 Career: 5 GP, 5 GS, 426 mins, 0 G, 0 A
2011 MLS: 28 GP, 27 GS, 2,460 mins, 5 G, 1 A
 Made 150th Dynamo appearance in all competitions
in 2-0 loss at Seattle on 3/23, becoming sixth
Dynamo player to reach 150
 Has played entire game in 15 consecutive Dynamo
matches beginning on 9/14/11 at Columbus.
 2011: Played every minute of all four playoff games
 Scored a career-high five goals to tie for the team
lead, adding one assist
Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy
Last assist: 4/10/11 vs. Vancouver
Last multi-goal game: Never in MLS
Last yellow card: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas
Last red card: 7/24/10 at Columbus
LEGEND: GK-goalkeeper; DF-defender; MF-midfielder;
FW-forward; I-international; HG-home-grown; GAGeneration adidas; USOC-U.S. Open Cup